Resources
Guides, reports, and more to help you elevate the status of DSPsThe National Alliance For Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) has compiled a number of resources to assist direct support professionals, people receiving services, family members, human service organizations, state/national associations, and more. These include guides, reports, toolkits, and more that cover a variety of topics related to the direct support professional workforce.
Code of Ethics
The NADSP Code of Ethics is intended to serve as a straightforward and relevant guide for DSPs as they resolve the ethical dilemmas they face every day.
Competency Areas
The NADSP Competency Areas offer DSPs the opportunity to address challenges, work on issues identified by the person they support, or assist someone in pursuing a goal.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Campaign
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) is conducting a comprehensive campaign across the country to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among direct support professionals (DSPs).

NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Michael Huang
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Let’s Talk: The Impact of Limited Body Awareness
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News: Alpha Supported Living Services Wins Moving Mountains Award
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Free Virtual LGBTQIA+Trainings: Proud & Supported
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Call for Frontline Initiative Authors
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2023 NADSP Advocacy Symposium: Amplifying the Direct Support Professional Workforce
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NADSP Sixth Annual Conference Request for Proposals
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Save the Date: 2023 NADSP Advocacy Symposium: Amplifying The Voices Of DSPs
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E-Badge Academy Reviewer of the Month: Janet Wilson
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Let’s Talk: Consent and Capacity
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Let’s Talk: Understanding Transference and Countertransference in the Direct Support Profession
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NADSP E-Badge Earner of the Month: Aaron Van Beest
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